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Relative Density BOOM Cards Worksheets Sink or Float Labs Science Task Cards
Are your kids struggling to understand relative density with traditional sink or float worksheets and labs? Do they get mass, volume, and density mixed up? These Boom Cards can help if your kids need an introduction, review, or reinforcement. The deck begins with easy questions. After the first five slides, the questions vary in difficulty with an even mixture of easy, medium, and hard questions. Real-world examples of density are included so kids can understand why density matters in their own
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Decimals, Physical Science
Surface Tension Scientific Method Inquiry Experiment: Float a paper clip
How can you make a paper clip float??? Students are given materials and have to figure out how to use them to get a paper clip to float. Great introduction or conclusion to a surface tension lesson!
This is also part of a Scientific Method Inquiry bundle:
Easy Scientific Method Inquiry Experiments Bundle-5 challenges Introduction
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Easy Scientific Method & STEM Experiments Bundle- 5 Activities
Science Activities Bundle | Sink or Float, States of Matter & Weather Worksheets
Make early science learning fun, colorful, and hands-on with this Science Activities Bundle! This printable resource includes engaging worksheet activities for three important beginner science topics: Sink or Float, States of Matter, and Weather. Students will practice making predictions, observing results, sorting objects, learning science vocabulary, exploring solids, liquids, and gases, and recording weather observations. These activities are designed to be simple, visual, and easy for you
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Sink or Float Sorting Board
This is a sorting board for Sink or Float? I LAMINATE the boards and pieces and then use velcro to attach them to the board. This is a WONDERFUL activity for students with special needs as an introduction to new material, an enrichment activity, assessment tool and or a study guide! This item could also be left AS IS and given to students as a CUT and PASTE activity. I hope you enjoy this!
K - 12th
Basic Principles, Science
Density Stations: A Science Measurement Activity with Sinking and Floating
These 18 density stations will give your middle school science students practice with the following concepts: The definition, formula, and units of densityObjects sinking and floating in waterParticle arrangement in high and low density objectsThe water displacement methodCalculating the density of rectangular objects (using a balance and a ruler)Calculating the density of irregularly shaped objects (using a balance and a graduated cylinder/beaker)There are 14 stations that do not require suppl
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Measurement, Science
Science in a Bag: Floating Golfball and Density
Science in a Bag is a fun and engaging way to deliver science to your students. These neat little bags can be used for centers, take home science, science or STEM nights, or even sub plans. The materials for each kit are easy to access.
Each download includes:
• Directions
• Materials List
• Cover Sheet in color and black and white
• Activity Directions
• Activity Sheet
• Scientific Explanation of the Activity
• Picture of Assembled bag
The Floating Golf Ball is the ninth in the series and
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: Science in a Bag Bundle 2
Density calculation & analysis worksheet Sink or Float
One page worksheet with answer key. Students calculate density, mass or volume using the other two values and determine if substances will float or sink in pure water at 4C.
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Sink or Float Hypothesis Lab – Density Science Experiment & Prediction Practice
Turn your science lab into an interactive learning zone where students think like scientists!This hands-on Sink or Float Hypothesis Challenge helps students practice making predictions, testing hypotheses, collecting data, and drawing conclusions based on real-world observations. Using everyday objects and a container of water, students engage in a fun and memorable activity that deepens their understanding of density, buoyancy, and the scientific method. Perfect for grades 3–6, this ready-to
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.4.4
, RI.5.3
+11
Also included in: Exploring the Scientific Mind – Complete Intro to Science Bundle
STEM Activity - Build a Boat that Floats
STEM Challenge – Build a Boat that Floats!Perfect for 3rd–6th Grade | Hands-On, Curriculum-Linked, High EngagementGet your students thinking like engineers with this fun and practical STEM challenge! In "Build a Boat that Floats", pupils use everyday materials to design, build, and test a boat that can float and carry weight. This resource encourages creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and scientific investigation — all in one engaging lesson! ✅ What’s Included: Task Card – Perfect for
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Also included in: BUNDLE: STEM Tasks
STEM Easter Egg Science- Sink or Float?
Use this worksheet during your STEM experiment! Students will take random items and place them in the egg, and then predict whether it will sink or float--- they can do many trials with this worksheet!!!
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Science
Density Float or Sink? Lab: Printable
In this activity, students will … • Practice measuring mass and volume • Calculate the density of an object • Use an object’s density to predict whether it will float or sink • Test whether their prediction is correct I use this lab activity with a density cube set, but it can be used with whatever objects you choose.
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Sink or Float Lab – Predict, Measure, and Analyze Density and Buoyancy in Water
Transform your science class into a real-world exploration of density and buoyancy with this interactive and engaging Will It Sink or Float? lab! In this hands-on activity, students predict, measure, calculate, and test a variety of objects to discover what determines whether something sinks or floats in water. Perfect for grades 4–8, this resource brings physical science concepts to life while reinforcing measurement skills, critical thinking, and the scientific method. Your students wil
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+6
Also included in: Mastering SI Units & Scientific Measurement | Full Unit Bundle
Lesson Plan Science All About Sink and Float.
Simple steps to meeting the Sink and Float Lesson Objectives. First proceed with the Whole Class Lecture Discussion with the Class students. Next allow for small groups to perform the Sink and Float Experiment. Each student notes down the observations and activity in their own individual composition book. Finally hand out the document sheet to each student to work at an individual level and note down their own individualized learning about the sink and float concept. Allow students the opportun
K - 6th
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
Science Sinking And Floating Banner Sign Poster Chart
Science Sinking And Floating Banner Sign Poster Chart
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Easter Sink or Float
My students loved doing these experiments in Science to learn about density vs. weight. This is a one page resource, with two printable charts on it. These can be stand alone or can be put in the Science Notebook.
Locate the items on the list, a clear container of water, and start experimenting! Introduce each object and have the students make predictions on if it will sink or float. Then put the items in the water one by one. Have a great class discussion!
Find more Sink or Float expe
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Math)
The Magic School Bus "Ups and Downs" Ultimate Episode Bundle - Buoyance
Float, sink, and explore buoyancy with The Magic School Bus: Ups and Downs! This episode-based resource introduces students to buoyancy, density, and why objects float or sink in a fun and engaging way: Coloring Cover Page: A water-themed cover to spark curiosity. Episode Wordsearch: Reinforce key vocabulary related to buoyancy, floating, and sinking. Comprehension Questions: Two versions included for flexible classroom use: With QR Code: Students can scan and watch the episode on YouTube i
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Surface Tension Activity Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Paper Clip Water Strider
It is amazing how many paper clips students can get to “float” using the pushing force of surface tension! You might even have a fun competition to see who can float the most paper clips. All the science is explained and two different techniques to float the paper clips are described. This resource also includes three surface tension worksheets, including a graphing worksheet using a data table. This activity is also found with other activities in a Surface Tension Bundle. Terms of Use Copyri
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing
Bill Nye Questions- BUOYANCY -13Q's with key & Science Student Karaoke
Bill Nye, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Buoyancy, water displacement, volume, neutral buoyancy, sink, float
This is a 13 question worksheet to be used when viewing the Bill Nye The Science Guy video entitled Buoyancy. The questions are in order and there is a very thorough answer key provided. The types of questions include fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and short answer. There is also a content-related song at the end of the video. There is a fill-in-the-blank karaoke section on the works
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
STEM Boat Challenge: Budget Boat Builders - Buoyancy
This STEM Boat Challenge engineering design task is a complete hands-on learning resource for exploring buoyancy, floating and sinking, and the engineering design process. Perfect for upper elementary to middle school science or STEM classrooms, this activity challenges students to design and build a boat that holds the maximum weight while staying within a set materials budget. Key Features: Clear background information explaining buoyancy, displacement, and boat stabilityRealistic material
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Density of Liquids Scientific Method and Graphing Lab
This is really two labs in one. In the first part, students hypothesize which of three liquids will float on top of each other. I purposely give all the groups different amounts of each of the liquids (to set up part two). They get practice with both the scientific method and with graphing. In the second part, we curate each others' data into three data tables in order to make a triple line graph (with key) to view what mass and volume data look like when graphed. More advanced students can cal
7th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Graphing
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Density Worksheet
Students are given 5 items and values for their mass, volume, density, and whether or not they would float in water. One value in each column is incorrect. Students have to calculate if the mass, volume, density, or ability to float in water is incorrect and then give an explanation as to why that value is incorrect and how they could correct it. There are also discussion questions involving water displacement to find the volume of an irregular object and the density of one piece of an item vers
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Bill Nye The Science Guy: BUOYANCY Video Worksheets (Forces & Motion) +Answers
Engage your students with Bill Nye The Science Guy: Buoyancy! This Science Video Worksheets resource is perfect for teaching Floating and Sinking, Density, and Displacement. Designed for Middle School Science and Upper Elementary Science, it’s ideal for Science Sub Plans, STEM Activities, and Hands-On Science learning. With ready-to-use Video Guide Worksheets, students explore buoyancy concepts in a fun and interactive way. Use these worksheets alongside the Bill Nye video “BUOYANCY” (Season 1,
5th - 10th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Density Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about density: uses an example of a golf ball sinking and a tennis ball floating to explain that density is how tightly packed the matter inside an object isdiscusses what mass and volume are and how they determine densityexplains that objects that are more dense than water will sink and objects that are less dense than water will floatIt includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, General Science, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.4
, RI.4.10
, RI.5.4
+3
Also included in: Chavie's Custom Bundle of Science Shorts Reading Passages
Testing the Scientific Method Lab Activity (Great for back to School)
A lab activity that enables students to identify and use all parts of the scientific method as they examine whether grapes will float in water and soda.
I did this with my 7th grade class, but the critical thinking skills for that group were not present and the activity did not go well. I would recommend it for no lower than 8th grade.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Science
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